pursuant to article 16, paragraph 2 of the Convention, of a list of geographical coordinates of points concerning the straight baselines for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea of Bangladesh, as contained in the notification S.R.O. No. 328-Law/2015/MOFA/UNCLOS/113/2/15, dated 4 November 2015
Potential Consequences for Bangladesh
As already mentioned, according to the UNCLOS-III, the total sea area of Bangladesh is approximately 2, 07,000 square kilometers, 1.4 times greater than its total land area. If Myanmar and India’s claims are established, it has been reported that, the claim of Myanmar will likely to grab 29,000 sq. nautical miles of Bangladesh and another 22,000 sq. nautical miles will be seized by Indiax
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Such a postulation carries a significant and profound implication for a weak and least-developed state
like Bangladesh:
What is blue economy in Bangladesh?
The blue economy is a term used to describe the sustainable use of marine resources. It covers economic activities such as fishing, aquaculture, and tourism that depend on healthy oceans and seas but also includes new industries like biotechnology and maritime transport.
What is the name of India and Bangladesh border line?
The Bangladesh–India border, known locally as the International Border (IB), is an international border running between Bangladesh and India that demarcates the eight divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
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